Percival Estate Community

About

About the Percival Estate Community

We are a non-profit community organisation representing residents of the Percival Estate in the London Borough of Islington; we help to give a voice to residents and support with making improvements to the estate.

We're in the process of establishing a formal Tenants and Residents Association (TRA). Constituting a TRA is helpful for the community as this will enable us to access specialised funding pots and other opportunities that can make our estate a better place to live, for everyone.

If you're a tenant or leaseholder that is part of the estate and you're interested in learning more and would like to become a member of the community group, please register to join and we'll be in touch in due course.

About the Percival Estate

The Percival Estate is composed of six buildings that total 293 properties.

Notably, the seven-storey residential development 40 Percival Street is owned by The Guinness Partnership, not Islington Council. A community hall can be found on the ground floor - this is leased to Islington Council and the space can be booked by Percival Estate Community members.

History of the Percival Estate

The Percival Estate is an Islington Council estate in Clerkenwell so named after its neighbouring street to the north side - Percival Street - records show this was originally spelled as 'Perceval Street', named after a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Spencer Perceval. The wider footprint of the estate is enclosed by Compton Street on the south side, Agdon Street to the west and neighbours The Triangle Estate to the east.

The estate was constructed in phases; it has a layered history tied to redevelopment efforts in the 20th century.

Cyrus House (1933–1934)

Built by Finsbury Borough Council and designed by E. C. P. Monson in a traditional style influenced by earlier housing projects. The five-storey block contains 40 two- and three-bedroom flats, with balcony access from a central courtyard reached via a striking two-storey archway. It was part of a redevelopment enabled by the Northampton Estate's discounted land offer and revised housing subsidies. The project included extending Malta Street (Malta Street has since been truncated and the southern portion incorporated into Compton Stree). The construction was handled by Gee, Walker & Slater Ltd.

Tompion House & Earnshaw House (1946–1949)

Designed by Messrs Joseph in 1938 and built by W. H. Gaze & Sons Ltd for the London County Council (LCC). These two six-storey blocks were named after horologists Thomas Tompion and Thomas Earnshaw.

Grimthorpe House (1950–1952)

Designed by John Partridge under the LCC Architect's Department and approved in 1949, Grimthorpe House was built by A. E. Symes Ltd. This eight-storey Modernist block with 128 flats reflects the LCC's post-war Modernist aspirations and is named after Lord Grimthorpe, long-serving president of the British Horological Institute. The building features dramatic glazed stairwells and a facade clad in hand-made stock bricks. It was substantially refurbished by Islington Council in 1984–5.

North-west view of Grimthorpe House (1952)

Crayle House (1959–1960)

Designed by the LCC Architect's Department and built by Stewart & Partners Ltd on the site of a former factory. Initially comprising 20 maisonettes, the four-storey block with balcony access was altered in 1983–1984. It was likely named after 17th-century London watchmakers Richard and William Crayle.

Partridge Court (1976–1977)

Added by the Greater London Council (GLC) and designed in 1972 by Renton Howard Wood Levin Partners, with Ove Arup & Partners as engineers. This five-storey block houses 13 flats and maisonettes, including facilities for elderly residents. It is named after an old Clerkenwell family.

Each construction highlights the evolution of public housing in Clerkenwell, from pre-war traditional styles to post-war Modernist approaches, reflecting changing priorities and architectural trends.

Take a look at the links below to learn more about the history of the estate:

News

Do you have some news you'd like to share with the wider estate? Let us know.

Register

Facilities

Below is a list of facilities shared between residents of the Percival Estate:

Other nearby facilities include:

Finsbury Unity Room
Brunswick Community Room
King Square Community Centre

Parking Information

Info: https://www.islington.gov.uk/parking
Email: homesandcommunities@islington.gov.uk
Telephone: 0207 527 5300

Estate Parking

This is parking in Percival Estate garages or the numbered bays located outside Crayle House on Cyrus Street.

Islington Resident On-Street Parking Permit

Visitor Parking

You are in Parking Zone A. Parking is restricted Mon-Fri 8:30am - 6:30pm, Sat 8:30am-1:30pm. Outside of these times parking is free.

Within these times your visitor can use RingGo to pay for their visitor short-stay parking or you can purchase a Visitor e-voucher on their behalf. To do so you will need:

The parking location number shown on the bay sign
To enter the amount of time you want to park for
Pay by phone by calling 020 7125 0039 or pay via the RingGo app
Your debit or credit card details
Your vehicle registration number

You can also purchase paper vouchers online to be delivered to you. These don't expire and can be used for any vehicle.

Contact parkingpermits@islington.gov.uk if you have questions.

Recycling

The Percival Estate has facilities for both food waste recycling and household recycling for glass, plastic, paper and card, cans, foil, cartons and aerosols. Estate recycling facilities can be seen here:

Small batteries can be recycled at the nearby Finsbury Library, where you can also acquire free clear recyling bags and green compostable liners for food waste. If you don't have a food waste caddy you can request one here.

There is a textile and clothes recycling facility at the St John Street Recycling Area on the corner of St John Street and Wyclif Street.

Other items can be recycled by taking them to the Reuse and Recycling Centre on Hornsey Street.

You can find more information about recycling and rubbish in Islington here:
https://www.islington.gov.uk/recycling-and-rubbish

You can contact the Islington Council Recyling team via:
recyclingat islington dot gov dot uk

Safety

Council tenants living on the estate must abide by the Conditions of Tenancy set by Islington Council. The council must ensure the properties they manage are suitable for haitation by their tenants. As an example, damp and mould issues can be reported to Islington Conucil repairs team. Private tenants have their own contracts with their landlords and their own rights and responsibilities according to law. Landlords must ensure that their properties meet necessary safety standards to be suitable for habitation for their tenants. Leaseholders must ensure they follow the conditions of their lease.

Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is not permitted on the estate. You can report ASB to Islington Council. You can report criminal activity to the police. If there is an emergency or someone is at immediate risk, call 999. The non-emergency number is 101. You can also report in-person at the front desk of Islington Police Station. You can also keep your local Bunhill Safer Neighbourhoods Team informed via:
SNTNI-Bunhillat met dot police dot uk

You can get more involved with community policing by attending the local Bunhill ward panel, which gives residents an opportunity to share their community safety concerns with the Metropolitan Police and Islington Council's Community Safety Team. You can also apply to take part in a Ride Along scheme or other Community Observer Initiatives. Community Weapon Sweeps are also a great way to support local policing. The closest knife bin is on Central Street, outside Finsbury Leisure Centre.

Be aware of your nearest defibrilator and your nearest A&E.

Fire risk assessments for high-rise buildings are soon to be pulished online via the building safety system, Twinnedit, tenants and leaseholders who do not live in a high-rise building can access the FRA for their building via the Islington Council website or by emailing FireSafety@islington.gov.uk.

In the event of property damage, leaseholders are able to claim on their buildings insurance from Protector Insurance which is paid for via their service charge. Leaseholders can claim via the insurance by filing a First Notification of Loss via protectorclaims@uk.sedgwick.com.

People

Contact

The Percival Estate Community is managed by a group of local volunteer residents.
Contact them via: tra at percivalestate dot com
...or use the contact form below:

You can contact Islington Council via these emails:

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17 January 2025

Introduction

At The Percival Estate Community, accessible from https://percivalestate.com/, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal and non-personal information from you when you interact with our website. The types of information we collect may include:

a. Personal Information:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Any other information you provide directly to us through forms or communication.

b. Non-Personal Information:

IP address
Browser type
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Referring URLs
Pages viewed and links clicked

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

To provide, operate, and maintain our website.
To improve user experience and website functionality.
To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback.
To send marketing and promotional materials, if you have opted in to receive them.
To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

Committee Members: With members of the Percival Estate Community committee, so that they can carry out their roles and responsibilities.
Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and services.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, and property.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

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5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access, update, or delete your information.
Withdraw consent to data processing.
Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Percival Estate Community
Email: tra@percivalestate.com
Address: Tompion Community Hall, 40 Percival Street, London, EC1V 0EB, United Kingdom

Thank you for trusting The Percival Estate Community. Your privacy is important to us.

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 17 January 2025

Welcome to The Percival Estate Community. By accessing or using our website, accessible at https://percivalestate.com/, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use our website.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy.

2. Use of the Website

You agree to use the website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use of the website. Prohibited behaviour includes:

Engaging in fraudulent activities.
Uploading or transmitting viruses or other harmful code.
Attempting to gain unauthorised access to the website.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and images, is the property of The Percival Estate Community or its licensors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or otherwise use our content without prior written permission.

4. User Contributions

If you submit or share any content (e.g., comments, reviews) on the website, you grant us a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, and non-exclusive licence to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your contributions do not infringe any third-party rights.

5. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience, and we do not endorse or assume responsibility for the content or practices of these external sites. You access them at your own risk.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Percival Estate Community shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use or inability to use the website. This includes loss of data, profits, or reputation.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold The Percival Estate Community harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from your misuse of the website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the website without notice if you breach these terms or engage in conduct detrimental to the operation of the site.

9. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Continued use of the website signifies your acceptance of the changes.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction]. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Insert Jurisdiction].

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

The Percival Estate Community
Email: tra@percivalestate.com
Address: Tompion Community Hall, 40 Percival Street, London, EC1V 0EB, United Kingdom

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